GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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WordMeaning
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
retractto draw back or in
expoundto set forth : state
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal